Mental Health Clinician

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Mental Health Clinician

(Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

70000 - 80000 USD Per Year

Merced, CA

Available to work 4 hours per day beginning after 5:00 PM, five days per week, including evening and weekend shifts. Flexible scheduling available.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

This position is eligible for commuter benefits. Employees who commute over 20 miles one-way may receive a monthly stipend:

• $200/month for full-time staff
• $100/month for part-time staff

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in social work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology from an accredited institution (required).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year of direct service experience in a mental health setting (student internship/practicum time accepted).
  • Direct experience in an inpatient therapy setting (preferred).
• Licensure Options:
  • Mental Health Specialist II:
    Active registration as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC (required).
  • Mental Health Specialist III:
    Active independent license as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC (required).

Conducts psychosocial assessments and maintains client documentation, including intake, progress, and discharge notes. Assesses clients' readiness for admission and discharge, coordinates care with treatment teams and case managers, provides individual and group therapy, facilitates therapeutic groups, and connects clients with appropriate community and aftercare resources.

• Population Served:
  Serving adults, ages 18-59
• Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility
• Clinical Services:
  Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
• Length of Stay: 30 day stay
• Skills & Services:
  Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services.